How to charge a spare car battery at home and in the car?
Situation: I want to add another car battery to power my electronics in my car.
Question:
1. How do I charge it to full capacity at home?
2. How should I wire the battery so the car will charge my battery when the car is on?
3. Can I use a voltmeter to measure the capacity of the battery?
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June 27th, 2010 at 4:04 am
Would suggest you try to stop by or call your nearest Batteries Plus store ( http://www.batteriesplus.com ).
They always were able to help me when I’ve add odd battery questions
March 13th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
An intelligent solution – absolutely no BS * which makes a pleaasnt change.